Peg dolls
have become increasingly popular in the indie craft world and are a fantastic way to express your creativity. Wooden peg dolls are a blank canvas, waiting to be transformed into any character or figure you can imagine. The … Read More...
20 Unique Ways To Refashion Your Old Furniture
Before you go and throw out that old piece of furniture that you just can’t seem to look at anymore, think about giving it a bit of a facelift and changing the look a bit. When we are in need … Read More...
Tutorial: Tablet cover with a zippered pocket
Jann Newton from Newton Custom Interiors shares a tutorial at So Sew Easy showing how you can make this quilted tablet cover. The quilting helps protect your tablet from small bumps. A zippered pocket on the front gives a place … Read More...
Inspiration – Ribbon Embroidery Robin
This inspirational piece of Ribbon Embroidery comes from Facilececile.com . This bird is amazing. Do you know an inspirational piece that needs to be shared? Email at [email protected]
Looking for a supplier of Silk Ribbon? We love Etsy for finding … Read More...
Style Me Quick – Barefoot Sandals
These elegant barefoot sandals are sure to make you stand out at the beach. Perfect for holidays and beach themed events. They are very easy to make and a little more elegant than the Boho style we see around the … Read More...
Free Crochet Pattern – You Can Do It Afghan
“You Can Do It” was originally a war time propaganda slogan from 1943 but it’s a slogan that has stood the test of time. It portrays women as strong and capable, an image young women today still need to be … Read More...
Bust Through Your Stash with a Garter Stitch Blanket
Confession time: my stash is starting to make me a little nervous. I have book leftovers, yarns I bought, things people have sent me to review, little bits of balls from projects I’ve finished and big projects I stopped in … Read More...
Product Review: NUGreen Energy Efficient LED Desk Lamp
Like most crafters I need good lighting when I’m stamping and crafting. I have a simple goose neck desk lamp from the office supply store but with a regular bulb it wasn’t giving me very good lighting so I went … Read More...
Egg Carton Art
I ran across this easy kids egg carton project over at Mod Podge Rocks and thought it would make a great Mother’s Day gift. Don’t you agree?
Amy found herself with an abundance of egg cartons so she thought she … Read More...
Tutorial: How to read a sewing pattern
One of the complaints I hear most often from new sewists is that printed sewing patterns intimidate them. Any why wouldn’t they, with all that folded tissue (that NEVER goes back into the envelope right), and those charts and tiny … Read More...
How To Make Rose Gold Letters For Your Wedding Or Party Decor
Gold is a pretty trendy color in the wedding area right now, but if you are having a hard time getting on board with the latest fad, you may want to take a look at using rose gold. It gives … Read More...
Sewing Tutorial: Shirred halter swim cover-up
Ashley from Make It and Love It shows how you can make a shirred halter swim cover-up. You’ll make the dress from a lightweight knight, using elastic thread shirring to create a stretchy bodice. Halter ties keep it from slipping … Read More...
How to Make Inexpensive CLAY KNOBS!
Are you looking to update your dresser, cabinets, or desk but don’t want to spend lots and lots of money? Why not make your own Clay Knobs for under a dollar!? Amy from Delineate your Dwelling has challenged herself to … Read More...
Giveaway: Playing With Surface Design book and set of 24 recycled colored pencils from Tombow
I had no idea there were colored pencils made out of recycled material. How cool is that? Another thing that is really cool, the new book:
Playing With Surface Design: Modern Techniques for Painting, Stamping and More by Courtney Cerruti.… Read More...
Tutorial | How to Make Washi Tape Feathers
If you love feathers and washi tape, this post is for you! These feathers are simple to make and will showcase your creativity. it’s also a great craft to do with older kids. You just need washi tape and scissors! … Read More...
Tutorial | 15 Minute Spring Garland
Pressed for time, but still need some fresh Spring decor? You can whip up this garland using felt stickers in about 15 minutes! Drag out your stash of flet flower and leaf stickers, some baker’s twine and mini-clothespins, and get … Read More...
Go Jelly Roll for a quick quilt
Amy of Stitchery Dickory Dock understands most quilters have limited time yet still wish to give sewn gifts. She shares on her blog her secret weapon. She uses precuts, a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) in this case. which means piecing … Read More...
Glass Milk Bottles Are Perfect for Serving Drinks at Summer Parties
If you’re over the mason jar trend, consider serving party drinks in glass milk bottles. These cute ones are from Target’s Dollar Spot. Visit Simply Inspired for help planning your next shopping trip.
Here are some other great ways to … Read More...
Tutorial: Emoji purse
This emoji clutch is so fun! Laura from A Beautiful Mess shares a tutorial for making one. It’s made from vinyl, with a zipper on the back and a wrist strap to carry it. You could give it any emoji … Read More...
Giveaway Winner of 4 Books on crochet, art, quilting and mandalas
Congrats go out to Kathy R. of Chickasaw, AL , she is the winner of this Quarto Publishing Group collection of books
First Time Crochet, 1000 Illustrations for Children, The Quilter’s Palette, Mandala Sourcebook